MILPER Number: 26-201 Extension to Early Promotions and the Army Recruiting Ribbon under the Soldier Referral Program (Pilot)

May 28, 2026

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-201

A. Army Directive 2023-01 (Army Recruiting Ribbon Program), 20 January 2023.

B.
The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affair)
memorandum, Authorization for the Soldier Referral Program (SRP) Pilot,
23 December 2022.

C. The Assistant Secretary of the Army
(Manpower and Reserve Affair) memorandum, delegating approval authority
to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, 2 May
2023. 

D. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve
Affairs), memorandum, subject: Soldier Referral Program (SRP)
Continuation, 27 February 2025.

E. Assistant Secretary of the
Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), memorandum, subject: Soldier
Referral Program (SRP) Extension, 17 March 2026.

F. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), 30 July 2025.

G. Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Demotions), 6 March 2026.

1. This MILPER message will expire 17 March 2027.

2.
This message is to announce the extension of the Soldier Referral
Program (SRP) Pilot.  The SRP Pilot, which was set to expire on 27
February 2026 is now extended to 17 March 2027.  All other aspects of
the guidance provided in reference to e. above are extended for 12
months from the date of this memorandum. This extension will enable
recruiters to leverage valuable leads while lending the necessary time
for this process to be incorporated in the Army Regulation revision
process. 

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